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Sky News AU
7 days ago
- General
- Sky News AU
Shock as couple told two-hectare property 'unsellable' due to single design flaw in bathroom
A semi-retired couple's mammoth two-hectare property has been deemed unsellable due to carpet covering the entire bathroom. In a recent episode of Unsellable Houses on Channel Nine, Bob and Karolyn were preparing to sell their beloved home of more than 30 years. The couple's property in Snohomish County, Washington, appeared to be desirable enough, with its sweeping views and ample entertaining space. However, Bob and Karolyn encountered one problem when real estate experts Leslie Davis and Lyndsay Lamb came to the rescue. The twin ladies dashed the couple's dreams of an easy sale when they saw their green hallway carpet extended into the very dated bathroom. "And the green carpet is continuous," the experts said in unison. Lyndsay sarcastically quipped there would be no logic behind stopping the carpet before the bathroom door began. "I mean, why would you end it at the doorway? No logical reason," she said. And the problems didn't stop there. The experts pointed out a large step between the shower and bath, also the only tiled portion of the bathroom, served as a tripping hazard. Lyndsay said the bath itself, covered in large white titles, made the room feel cramped. "A lot of tiles around the bath, you're losing a lot of space. It makes it feel tighter than it really is," she said. Leslie proposed stripping the bathroom of all the large materials to make the sizable space usable as a matter of "first priority". With Bob and Karolyn's budget of $76,000, Leslie and Lyndsay got to work on a massive demolition of the room. The experts removed the dated glass-tiled shower and carpet and installed underfloor heating to curb Bob's fear of getting cold feet. The final result was a stunning modern bathroom fitted from floor to ceiling with beige tiles. A vast walk-in shower replaced the old, outdated one, and a large freestanding bath took the place of the previous white-tiled tub. The brand-new room was styled with a stylish bamboo ladder to hang towels from, as well as a stool, plants and bath caddy with candles. Karolyn and Bob were thrilled and could hardly believe the room was the same one. "This is so pretty!" Karolyn said. Leslie and Lyndsay estimated the renovation had paid off, increasing the value of the retiree's home from a tidy $3.06 million to $3.22 million.
The Age
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
Karolyn and Bob see their newly renovated bathroom
Karolyn and Bob are blown away by the modern renovation of their dated bathroom on Unsellable Houses on 9Now.
Sydney Morning Herald
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Karolyn and Bob see their newly renovated bathroom
Karolyn and Bob are blown away by the modern renovation of their dated bathroom on Unsellable Houses on 9Now.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Venezuelan mother in NJ struggles after ICE deports husband to Mexico
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) — A mom from Venezuela, currently living in Somerset, NJ, is trying to figure out what comes next after ICE deported her husband. Karolyn, whose name is being changed to protect her privacy, entered the United States with her two children on January 17th with refugee status. More Local News Her husband was already in the country seeking asylum and received permission from ICE to travel to New Jersey to reunite with them. But when he checked in with ICE agents in New Jersey, he was detained. Just days ago, Karolyn learned he had been deported to Mexico. 'He was dropped off on the border between Guatemala and Mexico and handed a document that basically said he can't return to the United States,' said Jamie DiNicola, the family's immigration attorney. 'He said he's in a very dangerous part of Mexico, and he's trying to figure out what to do from here.' 'With immigration law, there's such a high degree of discretion that's used, and I don't know how that discretion is going to be wielded,' Said DiNicola. 'Now, I feel like it's wielded for simple cruelty.' Karolyn is stuck facing an impossible choice. She can try to join her husband in Mexico, return to Venezuela where the family escaped political persecution, or stay in the United States and hope to eventually reunite with her husband. Karolyn told PIX11 News through a translator that the first two options were too dangerous. She has to make a decision about whether she wants to stay here or go to back to where I don't know,' said Rev. Seth Kaper-Dale, the founder of InterfaithRISE. Kaper-Dale said he tried lobbying local leaders to ask ICE for discretion in the case but was unsuccessful. A political source close to a high-ranking federal official told PIX11 News that once a person is detained, the legal process has begun, and lawmakers are not allowed to influence the courts. Kaper-Dale is hoping politicians are prepared to help out in some way moving forward. 'I think that it's really important that every Congressional office be ready to respond to the requests of lawyers and community activists…because this is just the beginning,' said Kaper-Dale. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
